Subtract 24/54 from 16/80
16/80 - 24/54 is -11/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
16/80 = 16 × 27/80 × 27 = 432/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
24/54 = 24 × 40/54 × 40 = 960/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/2160 - 960/2160 = 432 - 960/2160 = -528/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/45
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